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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.37, 3,752.60 and 1,578.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.37, 3,752.60 and 1,578.11 is: 2,367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.37 : 3,752.60 = 1,578.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.37/3,752.60 = 1,578.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.37x = 3,752.60 × 1,578.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.37x = 5,921,988.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,921,988.93/2,501.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.50

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